Rory McIlroy has doubled down on TGL’s decision to establish a women’s division rather than a mixed format.While LIV Golf is on life support, TGL is flying, with Brooks Koepka one of the latest stars to sign up.‘LIV Golf 2.0’ is seeing multiple players withdraw before the season startsGettyThe inaugural men’s TGL season was held in 2025 under founders Tiger Woods and McIlroy’s vision of taking golf “into the 21st century”.The season proved to be hugely successful, with 21.782 million people tuning in, a figure that has led ESPN to agree a multi-year extension to its TV deal and a $1 billion-plus valuation for its parent company.The first women’s edition of the indoor league is set to take place at the end of 2026, but one notable name will miss out.Four-time major winner Nelly Korda described the new league as a “huge and unbelievable miss” not to feature men and women competing together.Despite the criticizm, McIlroy emphasised the importance of giving female golfers their own platform to succeed.“In my opinion, I think it’s amazing to give the women their own platform,” McIlroy said.“When we talked about WTGL, obviously there was talk of a mixed team.“I mean, I think the guys are going to go and support the women, and we’ll be there; we’ll be at games, and we’ll help to raise the profile of the overall platform. “But I do think that it is important to give the women their own platform and encourage them to grow that themselves.“I think from a TGL perspective and the men’s, I think it’s been really beneficial for guys to show a bit of their personalities and to show a different side of themselves.Korda described the TGL Women’s league as a ‘huge miss’GettyMcIlroy defended the creation of the league, emphasising the importance of giving female golfers their own platformGetty“You know, hopefully that’ll be the same for the women coming up here in a few weeks.”Which players are confirmed for the WTGL roster?Just like the men’s TGL, teams of three players will take the SoFi Center stage and compete in two formats (triples and singles) over 15 holes.Teams of players will hit shots at a five-storey-high simulator screen before moving to a green that can rotate 360 degrees, creating hole-to-hole variations.Even without Korda – unquestionably the leading figure in women’s golf – Woods and McIlroy have assembled a star-studded field for WTGL’s inaugural season.The 25-player pool is headline by LPGA Hall of Fame Lydia Ko and also includes Olympic competitors, Solheim Cup champions and the next generation of stars.Who is competing in the inaugral WTGL league?Atlanta Drive Golf ClubNataliya GuesvaCharley HullYuka SasoMinjee LeeAndrea LeeBoston Common GolfLottie WoodMegan KhangCeline BoutierIna YoonChizzy IwaiLos Angeles Golf ClubAki IwaiMichelle Wie WestKiara RomeroAlison LeeGaby LopezMotor City Golf ClubLexi ThompsonJenno ThitikulBrooke HendersonRuoning YinAlbane ValenzuelaNew York Golf ClubLinn GrantDanielle KangLydia KoYana WilsonRose ZhangKo was inducted into the LPGA Hall of Fame in August, 2024GettyMajor champions like Brooke Henderson, Céline Boutier, Ruoning Yin, and Yuka Saso are alongside fan favorites Charley Hull, Lexi Thompson, Rose Zhang, and former World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul have all signed up.While Korda may be sitting out the inaugural launch, the depth of talent across all five rosters ensures WTGL will arrive with massive momentum when the first tee shot is struck in Florida.